Need help bending aftermarket fender shields

purchase a piece of PVC pipe in the diameter that is closest to the contour and roll the shield around the PVC to meet the contour of the fender. Experiment with a pie tin or other thin metal to gain comfort with the process.

 

I don't know whats best but I would try to find a guy with a roll former or roll forming equipment.
It would be something like this:
12" x 20 Gauge Slip Roll
You might have to heat up your unit so the paint doesn't crack, possibly in hot water and take it real easy.

 

On my former 355, I had to bend Yoshi's a little more open (bigger radius). On the first shield, I placed it on a phone book and pressed down on the middle portion. On the second shield, I just bent it open with my fingers. The finger bending method worked better for me. The fit came out perfect. It's a little tough to bend as it springs back, but it should work.

If you need a smaller radius, I would try bending with your fingers also.

Good luck!

 

Are the Yoshi's flexible? It sounds like the ones Tony got are not flexible.

 

No, Yoshi's are not flexible, but they will bend given enough force.

 

So how do you bend Yoshi's to get them to perfectly contour the fender???

 

Hold in one hand and bend shield with your other hand using your fingers and they will bend. Bend, test fit, if it doesn't fit flush, bend again, test fit again and continue this sequence until the contour is perfect. Many owners with Yoshi's have also done this before me. Once you've done it, you'll understand that it works.